Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M3 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1BD.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

M3 1BD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M3 1BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M3 1BD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M3 1BD. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M3 1BD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.2 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.3 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

563 nearby
  • B.U.N1.0 km
  • H M Prison Manchester - The Tower Bakery0.9 km
  • H M Prison Manchester - Visitors Centre & Hall0.9 km
  • 63 Degrees0.5 km
  • Archies0.1 km
  • + 558 more
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Retailers - Other

143 nearby
  • A Nice Sip0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.1 km
  • Churros Locos Freshly Made0.1 km
  • Eat 2 Treat0.3 km
  • Fig and Sparrow0.6 km
  • + 138 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

57 nearby
  • Roomzzz0.1 km
  • The Cow Hollow Hotel0.8 km
  • Ainscow Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

184 nearby
  • Browns0.4 km
  • Crown And Anchor0.1 km
  • Fierce Bar0.5 km
  • Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.7 km
  • Gullivers0.6 km
  • + 179 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.6 km
  • Tesco Metro0.2 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

94 nearby
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.2 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.2 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.3 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Tokyo Tokyo0.3 km
  • + 89 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.4 km
  • Manchester0.4 km
  • Salford Central0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Corporation Street (Sbd to define route)0.1 km
  • Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km